Re: Interesting, complex masterpieces similar to kouros?

Givenchy Gentleman (Vintage) - deep, smoky patchouli, honey, civet, spices and florals
Balenciaga Pour Homme (1990) - +1, but this is a whole different world of scent and more expensive

And, while Original Vintage Paco Rabanne Pour Homme is my favorite scent of all time...it is not similar to Kouros in any way. It is an Aromatic Fougere in the classic sense. I highly recommend it if you haven't tried it - but don't expect a resemblance in any way to Kouros.

One final scent to mention...that has incredible depth and an old-school but timeless vibe - Oscar Pour Lui by Oscar de la Renta (Vintage). Rich, complex & deep composition - that is uncompromisingly masculine.

Cheers.

ericrico

“Some perfumes are as fragrant as an infant’s flesh, sweet as an oboe’s cry, and greener than the spring; While others are triumphant, decadent or rich; Having the expansion of infinite things, like ambergris and musk, benzoin and frankincense, which sing the transports of the mind and every sense.”

Re: Interesting, complex masterpieces similar to kouros?

I absolutely adore Le Troisieme Homme and agree that it has a lot going on - and it most definitely settles into something truly brilliant (especially Vintage formulation)!

However, I don't get the same "feel" as Kouros at all, which is far more animalic, leathery, honeyed and has a more potent and slightly dirty vibe.

Both are classics and masterpieces, but so very different. I would liken the feel of Le Troisieme Homme by Caron to a Victorian garden with masculine power and depth.

I will give mention (and credit) to one common shared note by both that is presented - a wonderful clove (in the heart of each), but closer to the top of Kouros (late top, early heart) as it comes in with the brilliant and rich spices, patchouli, vetiver and florals. That clove note shows as a bit smokier in Caron's bottle as well, due to the structure.

Cheers,

ericrico

Originally Posted by joe mcclaine

Troisiemme Homme by Caron has the same 'feel' as Kouros.

Lots and lots going on and then settles into something brilliant.

Really brilliant.

“Some perfumes are as fragrant as an infant’s flesh, sweet as an oboe’s cry, and greener than the spring; While others are triumphant, decadent or rich; Having the expansion of infinite things, like ambergris and musk, benzoin and frankincense, which sing the transports of the mind and every sense.”